Dubai Family-Friendly 7-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Dubai Miracle Garden
    30 minutes (16 km) from Downtown Dubai

    See 150 million flowers covering 72,000 square meters. Open from 9 am to 9 pm; closed on Mondays.

  2. Day 2: Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa
    13 minutes (7.3 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden

    Indulge in some shopping at the world's largest mall. Visit the Burj Khalifa Observation Deck to see the city's skyline. Open from 10 am to midnight.

  3. Day 3: Ski Dubai and Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
    10 minutes (4.8 km) from Dubai Mall

    Experience winter at Ski Dubai and see amazing sea creatures at Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo. Open from 10 am to midnight.

  4. Day 4: Dubai Miracle Garden Butterfly Garden and Global Village
    15 minutes (11 km) from Ski Dubai

    Explore one of the world's largest indoor Butterfly Garden and visit Global Village to see cultures from around the world. Both open from 4 pm to midnight; closed on Mondays.

  5. Day 5: KidZania and Dubai Parks and Resorts
    25 minutes (25 km) from Dubai Miracle Garden Butterfly Garden

    Let your kids have fun while learning at KidZania. Visit Dubai Parks and Resorts for some thrilling rides. Both open from 10 am to 6 pm; closed on Tuesdays.

  6. Day 6: Dubai Safari and Al Qudra Lake
    35 minutes (43 km) from KidZania

    See over 2500 animals at Dubai Safari, then take a picnic at Al Qudra Lake where you can spot some wildlife. Dubai Safari opens from 9 am to 7 pm, while Al Qudra Lake is always open.

  7. Day 7: Dubai Miracle Garden Butterfly Garden and Dubai Parks and Resorts
    35 minutes (40 km) from Dubai Safari

    Revisit your favorite spots from earlier in the week or choose new activities at Dubai Miracle Garden Butterfly Garden and Dubai Parks and Resorts.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Dubai Miracle Garden (2 hours, AED 55)
  • Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa (4 hours, Free entry to the mall and AED 149 for Burj Khalifa Observation Deck)
  • Ski Dubai and Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo (5 hours, AED 300 for Snow Classic and AED 185 for Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo Combo)
  • Dubai Miracle Garden Butterfly Garden and Global Village (3 hours, AED 65 for Butterfly Garden and AED 15 for Global Village)
  • KidZania and Dubai Parks and Resorts (6 hours, AED 185 for KidZania and AED 245 for Dubai Parks and Resorts)
  • Dubai Safari and Al Qudra Lake (6 hours, AED 50 for Dubai Safari and Free entry to Al Qudra Lake)
Total Estimated Costs: AED 895 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a trip to IMG Worlds of Adventure or The Dubai Fountain. If you have less time, you can skip Global Village or revisit your favorites from earlier in the week.

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